Vancouver Island Travel
Vancouver Island Overview
Vancouver Island is part of British Columbia, Canada. With the island itself, it is a region which includes the Gulf Islands in the Strait of Georgia. It is the largest island off the west coast of North America. The island has a moderate oceanic climate with summer months that are typically dry. To avoid the rainy seasons, visit during the months of July and August.
Vancouver Island Main Attractions
Grouse Mountain, the Peak of Vancouver is the most famous attraction of the island. It is truly the union of wilderness and civilization. Here, you can experience a mind-blowing around views from The Eye of the Wind, the world's first wind turbine with a viewPOD accessible by elevator. Another outstanding feature of the mountain is the majestic view of two grizzly bears in a 5-acre wildlife refuge and the thrill of the Grouse Mountain Ziplines.
Other featured attraction continues to awe tourists that visit Vancouver. Some of these attractions are the fascinating creatures from the Arctic to the Amazon sheltered in Vancouver Aquarium, horse-drawn tours through the natural beauty of Stanley Park, the internationally acclaimed art museum of Vancouver Art Gallery that offers the island's top cultural experience in a stunning heritage building, and the seven mountain tunnels of Hell's Gate Airtram.
Vancouver Island Activities
Apart from the sightseeing and adrenaline pumping activities, Vancouver is quite famous for whale watching. The waters surrounding the island supports the breeding and maturation of grey and humpback whales that at times, dozens of these massive mammals can be seen swimming, breaching and just playing together in the water. On some days, these pods can number nearly to a hundred making the surrounding water of the island one of the best whale watching spots in the world.
Vancouver Island Accommodation & Dining
Vancouver has full range accommodations from luxurious to fun-family-focused hotels, recreation accessible motels, hospitable and comfort bed and breakfast accommodations, to self-accommodating RV parks and campgrounds. Dining is never left out when staying in Vancouver. Experience fine cuisine in any one of the areas restaurants, or for a more quaint experience, enjoy your meal at a smaller establishment. Here you will find restaurants and eateries listed by the style of the service offered and by the region the business is located in. Dining on Vancouver Island is an epicurean delight thanks to an abundance of fresh local produce.
Vancouver Island Shopping & Nightlife
The Island of Vancouver is home to many Vancouver clubs and bars in and around the entire island, not only within the downtown area. The island's club district is not the only place where you can find the nightlife you may be searching for. The clubs in Vancouver are almost full for the anxious partiers. Shopping in Vancouver is more like a gastronomic delight rather than satisfying the wants of shopaholics. The island is dotted with farms producing fresh and delicious meats, cheeses, vegetables and fruits.
Getting To & Around Vancouver Island
The most common way to get to Vancouver Island is by British Columbia Ferries. There is regular ferry service from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay, Tsawwassen to Duke Point and Horseshoe bay to Departure Bay. The Victoria airport has flights from various locations in Canada. There are also flights from Vancouver to many of the towns and cities on the island.
